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CT scan shows the cranial cavity of Amenhotep I.
The mummy body of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh was examined for the first time in thousands of years after it was digitally “uncovered”.
The mummy of Amenhotep I, who ruled from 1525 to 1504 BC, was found 140 years ago at a site in Deir el-Bahari, the site of the final temples and tombs near the city of Luxor in Egypt.
But this time, archaeologists avoided opening it to preserve so much Elegant final mask like bandages. So it is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.
Look at the face
CT scans revealed hitherto unknown information about both Pharaoh and his burial.
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Dr. Saleem says the scan shows that the body is not deformed by injury or disease
He said that the first thing that caught his eye was how he saw it The facial features of Amenhotep I resembled the face of his father Ahmos I., The first pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt, with a short chin, a short, short nose, curly hair and slightly elongated upper teeth.
Researchers Amenhotep I He is about 169 years old Cm dHe was about 35 years old when he died.
Dr. Saleem said she was very good at the scan In good health and in good health at the time of death, There are no signs of injury or dislocation due to the disease.
This indicates that he may have died as a result of an infection or virus.
The researchers also concluded Learn about the mummification and burial of Amenhotep, He was the first pharaoh to cross his forearms over his chest and, unusually, The brain is not removed, Something that was part of the mummification ritual.
Decided that His mummy was “lovingly repaired” By priests of the XXI dynasty who ruled for about four centuries after this death.
The scan revealed that the mummy had been infected several times Autopsy injuries may have been caused by grave robbers.
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Mummy of Amenhotep I was twice buried by monks of the XXI dynasty
Tomographs show some priestly repairs BothJaron Head and Neck, Who Separated, To the body.
They did it with a handkerchief band treated with glue. They covered the defect in the abdominal wall with another band and put two charms on the bottom. Left hand, Was also Split in body.
Said Dr. Saleem 30 amulets and gold belt “Exceptional“With gold beads Amenhotep wore, and I reject the theory that priests may have removed his jewelry in order to be worn by later pharaohs.
Priests Buried the mummy of Amenhotep I again Deposit Royal of Tire El-Bahari, Premises of tombs and temples near Luxor, to keep it safe.
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